Barahona, Dominican Republic Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

BARAHONA city isn't an especially pleasant place. Founded in 1802 and once the informal capital of Trujillo's multimillion-dollar sugar industry, the city has fallen on hard times due to the closing of the local sugar mill. That said, the locals are friendly and it does have a couple of good hotels, making it a useful base to explore the undeveloped coastline that stretches west of the city. If sticking around, head either to the Malecón, which is quite beautiful, or the parque central, a major hangout at night. Most visitors arrive via guagua or car ; coastal Highway 44 connects the city with Azua, … more »